We started in Niagara Falls – it’s not very high in comparison to other falls but you can get right up close and almost feel that you could be swept up by the river and into it. It is still wintry so the river was full of ice sheets and parts of the cliff face of the falls were iced over. The towns on both the American and Canadian sides are overwhelmed by efforts to capture as many tourist dollars as they can, which makes it a little difficult to really linger and enjoy it. Take a look at our video.
Next stop was the Finger Lakes – 11 narrow lakes that the Indians say is the hand print of God. Dinner, breakfast, lunch and dinner right on the lake in the villages of Hammondsport, Geneva and Skaneateles. Peaceful, pretty, unassuming places where life seems to be on slow.
Then into the Adirondack Mountains and two days of lakes (some still partially frozen), pine forests, mountains and small isolated hamlets where everyone in the local diner knows everyone else (we ate well at Walt’s Diner in Old Forge). We stayed on Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Wow!
It's been good to take it easy with nature again.
Wonderful pictures of the lakes and Falls - did you have to hold Tim back from jumping into the water, Solange? What another contrast from the rest of your trip, both in terms of scenery and the chilly weather!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful,tranquil part of the States-this area of lakes and forests.Niagara looks as magical,as ever.Dominic and I were reminiscing about the "Maid of the Mist".Do you remember it, Solange?The boat,which sails towards the base of the Falls-everyone on board had to don yellow raincoats and hats-as Dominic was saying, so close did it sail that one was covered in spray,as the water thundered all around!Wow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great shot of our falls. Tonawanda Indian/ American NY State, Niagara County. Lake Placid is the best place to get away from it all. Everyone. Young and Old can find peace in Lake Placid.The spirit always lives on and will remain a ghost long after this earth is a cold rock. White Face Mountain. Be Aware of Bears. Never be afraid of The most spiritual mountain of NY State.
ReplyDeleteI hope to bring my family once again to Lake Placid this fall 2009. We always went during spring when I was younger. I never got that. I didn't have to stay long at all to enjoy the spirit of the whole entire village. Everyone is so kind, Great Americans.
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